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Basant Modern Indian, Chicago, IL

Basant Modern Indian

4.7
4.7
466 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Basant showcases modern Indian cuisine by complementing the flavors and traditions of India with fresh, local ingredients and classic techniques.

The festival of Basant is a tradition, followed for millennia, which symbolizes spring and new beginnings. At Basant, our menu offers skillfully done imaginative variants of traditional Indian cuisine, focusing on the crispness and cleanness of scents and flavors.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 16:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 15:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (773) 770-3616
  • Website
    https://www.basantchicago.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jeet Singh
  • Location
    1939 W Byron St, Chicago, IL 60613
  • Area
    North Center
  • Cross Street
    Byron and Lincoln (Close to Irving Park and Lincoln)
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Brown Line (Irving Park)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 466 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Indian

  • Chicago

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Basant Modern Indian delights with its "great food" and "amazing cocktails," offering a fresh take on Indian cuisine in a chic setting. Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive staff" and "beautiful ambiance," making it a favorite for date nights or gatherings. The "unique dishes" and "impeccable service" ensure a memorable dining experience.

466 Reviews

  1. Sam

    Chicago5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Basant promises a "modern" take on Indian food, but I found it on the whole neither especially modern nor especially good at Indian food. The same I had was overly dry, and its sauce wasn't especially interesting, and the dal was not smooth enough and not very tasty. The rice was also only ok. And the restaurant doesn't serve lassi, which seems to me a mistake.

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    Raleigh1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Quality authentic Indian food. You won’t be disappointed!

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    Coastal Georgia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place has an incredible take on modern Indian. The vibe is cool, the service was excellent, and the food was so good we couldn’t stop telling our server. Wishes we had even more to take home for left overs. Hope it sticks around, it was pretty slow at 9pm already.

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  4. Siobhan

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down delicious. Happy to introduce to friends whom had never been nor done take away.

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  5. Adam

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Solid food and solid service. Definitely recommend this neighborhood gem!

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  6. Mark

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Basant was able to accommodate a party of 14 on a Friday night. We had such a wonderful experience throughout the whole process. For larger groups, it requires more organization and planning. They were so accommodating and communicated clearly and quickly via text and/or email. We had to pre-order our food a day prior so it was coursed out accordingly and allowed our night to be stress free from ordering at the restaurant. That planning worked out extremely well! We were still able to order cocktails and / or supplemental items, but everything was timed appropriately. Our server Izzy was very attentive and helpful. Staff was great, and the service was quick! Now, the food and the cocktails were phenomenal. From fried chicken to paneer makhni to fish and chips. Spice level was great, although I wish we had gone spicy on all dishes instead of medium, but that was in fear of an unknown chef. It was great nevertheless and we enjoyed our evening very much! Well done !

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  7. Kathy

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of our favorite restaurants. The food is excellent, as are the unique cocktails. Atmosphere is lively (at least on a Friday night). Service was attentive and fast.

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  8. BrianB

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolute gem: beautiful decor, attentive service, quiet enough to enjoy a conversation even when crowded. And the food…vibrant creatively blended spices and seasonings in every dish. Loved the Fish Basant with its coconut milk spiked with habenera. Loved the buttery fish and chips with a hint of garlic. Loved the mushroom and truffle naan. This place is a must for food lovers or anyone who wants a fun affordable night out in a beautiful setting.

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  9. Joseph

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. What a great experience!

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  10. Hannah

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was divine and so good!!! Also loved the cocktails. However, we had a reservation and were not seated until 45 minutes after our reservation which was disappointing.

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FAQs

Basant Modern Indian offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 770-3616.

Basant Modern Indian is rated 4.7 stars by 466 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today

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Google Map for Basant Modern Indian

1939 W Byron St, Chicago, IL 60613

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Byron and Lincoln (Close to Irving Park and Lincoln)
  • Area
    North Center
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 16:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 15:30–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Brown Line (Irving Park)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeet Singh
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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